The 26-year-old had a 5.24 ERA in 34 1/3 innings with Triple-A Fresno last year. He'll continue to be organizational relief depth for the Giants. Wed, Mar 12, 2014 08:50:00 PM

Mason Tobin was knocked around in a losing effort against the Athletics on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits in his one inning of work.

The non-roster invitee is in camp hoping to earn a spot in the Giants rotation now that he's a year removed from Tommy John surgery. He entered with a 6-3 lead in the eighth, which was completely wiped out after Derek Norris smacked a two-run homer. Fri, Feb 28, 2014 08:19:00 PM

Giants re-signed RHP Mason Tobin to a minor league contract.

Tobin struggled in 2013 in his first year back from Tommy John surgery, posting a 5.24 ERA in 31 Triple-A appearances. The Giants are hoping he'll be better a year further removed from the operation. Fri, Nov 15, 2013 05:26:00 PM

Mason Tobin was knocked around in a losing effort against the Athletics on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits in his one inning of work.

The non-roster invitee is in camp hoping to earn a spot in the Giants rotation now that he's a year removed from Tommy John surgery. He entered with a 6-3 lead in the eighth, which was completely wiped out after Derek Norris smacked a two-run homer.

Tobin missed the entire 2012 season while recovering from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The 25-year-old righty has been given an invite to spring training but will open the 2013 season at Triple-A Fresno.

Tobin is coming back from his second Tommy John surgery, but it appears that he's now healthy. The 25-year-old has appeared in just four games over the last three years, but he put up some nice numbers in the minors back in 2007 and 2008, so someone will likely take a shot on him.

Tobin, a Rule 5 pick last December, will stay with the Rangers after the Angels declined to take him back. The 24-year-old appeared in four games at the big league level this season before suffering an elbow injury which eventually resulted in surgery.

The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews. We don't know the specific nature of the procedure, but the Rangers said they "will have more information at a later date." It's worth noting that he underwent Tommy John surgery two years ago. Tobin, 23, was selected from the Angels (by way of the Cubs) in December's Rule 5 Draft.

Mason Tobin has been diagnosed with right ulnar collateral ligament inflammation.

Tobin was placed on the 60-day disabled list Wednesday afternoon and can probably be written off for the entire first half of the season. He had Tommy John surgery two years ago and clearly hasn't recovered yet.

Not a good sign, as Tobin missed most of the last two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Rangers will almost surely stash the Rule 5 pick on the DL, but they'll be hoping the elbow malady isn't serious. He'll have an MRI Wednesday.

Tobin has been limited to just three appearances over the past two seasons due to Tommy John surgery, so the Rangers will take every precaution. The 23-year-old right-hander was selected from the Angels (by way of the Cubs) in December's Rule 5 Draft and is expected to compete for a bullpen spot during spring training. It's worth noting that he could stick with the club if he opens the season on the disabled list.

Cubs selected RHP Mason Tobin from the Angels with the eighth pick in the Rule 5 Draft; traded him to the Rangers for cash considerations.

Tobin underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2009 and has made just three appearances over the past two seasons. However, he has a legitimate power arm, with a fastball that touches the mid-90s. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Thursday that he hopes Tobin can win a spot in the bullpen during spring training.

Carlos Gomez (shoulder) is not in the Rangers' lineup Thursday against the White Sox.

He hasn't played since Sunday while struggling with a cyst on his right shoulder. Drew Robinson will draw the start in center field and bat eighth Thursday against White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez. Gomez remains day-to-day.

Gonzalez had been working his way back from a slight UCL tear in his throwing elbow but Tommy John surgery became necessary after a recent setback. His surgery will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister. This will knock Gonzalez out for all of 2017 and probably most of next year as well. The right-hander holds a 4.54 ERA over 17 big league appearances including 13 starts.

Rangers placed RHP Keone Kela on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to August 5, with right shoulder soreness.

Kela made just two appearances in two weeks after returning from the DL with the same shoulder issue, so it seems like he never actually made it back to full health. The Rangers figure to proceed more cautiously with him this time.

Jake Diekman (colon) will make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

His outing will be capped at 15 pitches. Diekman has yet to pitch in the majors this year after undergoing surgery to rebuild his colon. The hard-throwing 30-year-old will serve as a left-handed specialist when healthy.